Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Hawkenbury, Kent
A catered barbecue for your event in Hawkenbury: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
A barbecue near Hawkenbury
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
How our BBQ catering works in Hawkenbury
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. On the menu are chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and coleslaw, and we are regularly asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and leaving parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hawkenbury makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Barbecue venues around Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Hawkenbury and its neighbours for events. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hawkenbury to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Hawkenbury is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across TN12. Close by, we cover events in Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A green light from whoever owns the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hawkenbury
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
Hawkenbury: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hawkenbury?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will confirm details when we quote.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Can you cater in Hawkenbury?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
How many meats should we choose?
Not usually. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
What happens on the day
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Sunset in Hawkenbury is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- A full barbecue menu
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Who books BBQ catering in Hawkenbury?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Retirement do’s
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer staff days
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Hawkenbury
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Hawkenbury
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away